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ME LD642
ME LD642An Act to Provide Students in the University of Maine System Who Are Parents or Pregnant Individuals Priority Registration for Courses
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Trustees of the University of Maine System to ensure that a parent or pregnant individual who is enrolled in the University of Maine System receives priority in registering for courses for the purpose of scheduling the courses around the parent's child care. This bill requires the trustees to distribute flyers and posters informing students of the right of parents and pregnant individuals to priority registration for courses. It also requires that the posters be displayed in appropriate places at each campus of the University of Maine System and on the publicly accessible website of each campus of the University of Maine System.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Trustees of the University of Maine System to provide priority course registration for students who are parents or pregnant individuals, allowing them to schedule classes around their child care needs. The bill mandates that the university system create and distribute informational flyers and posters that explain this priority registration right, which must be displayed both physically on each campus and on each campus's public website. By enacting 20-A MRSA §10912, the legislation aims to support student-parents and pregnant students by giving them an advantage in selecting course times that accommodate their caregiving responsibilities, thereby helping to reduce potential barriers to educational access and completion for these students. The bill represents an effort to provide more flexible and supportive academic scheduling for students with familial and parental obligations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Abigail Griffin (R)*,
Amanda Collamore (R),
Alicia Collins (R),
Kimberly Haggan (R),
Katrina Smith (R),
Last Action
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Apr 8, 2025 (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=642&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0410&item=1&snum=132 |
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